Managing to Find Joy
1 Student Writing Sample
Session 1: Write Your Way Curriculum (6-8)
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Project: Write Your Way Curriculum: Grades 6-8
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Writing
Managing to Find Joy
By Luciana, 826 MSP
In this letter from the Essential Words lesson, a sophomore at South High School in Minneapolis gives thanks to Children’s Hospital employees.
Level
Grade 10
Type
Narrative, Persuasive
Dear Children’s Hospital employees,
Thank you! I want to start by saying how eternally grateful I am for you all, especially during this time. I went to the Children’s Hospital a lot as a child, and it holds a special place in my heart. You all are so courageous for healing others and working in the “front lines”! Work hours must be crazy. Thank you for making the world a better, healthier place one day at a time! Everyone out there is amazed by you all and what you all are doing, and I hope you all know that! Thank you for taking care of our siblings, cousins, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, coworkers, etc. who have been affected by the virus, and continuing to help others who have not. The world is grateful to have your care and help at this trying time. I hope you all are managing to find joy in something, even with all of the stress and sickness happening right now! Thank you all for everything that you do!
Best,
Luciana, sophomore at South High School in Minneapolis